Olivia Palermo via Instyle.com

Ugh, could I be any more obsessed with this girl? She has perfected the classic, enlightened fashionista look. She knows how to mix tonal colors perfectly, as she does here with browns and nudes. And she never strays far from classic shapes and silhouettes. Who ever said elegance was underrated it wrong, wrong, wrong.

Neon Moment

 

From top, right: Casadei pumps, Giuseppe Zanotti flats buy here, Kate Spade clutch buy here, Erickson Beamon cuff buy here, Miu Miu glitter sandals buy here. 

Up for some neon fun and games? These are some of my favorite pieces this season. If you're looking to make a statement, why not go *all out* ?

Victory Heels

Prada shoes, personal photo

Wear either of these babies and you have NO excuse if you come in second place. Rocket engine (see 1950's Mustang) or a pair of shoes so hot, they're already up in flames? Talk about a statement shoe, sign me up. These will spice up any boring black dress instantaneously.

Love for Lynn Ban

Both images, personal

Lynn Ban has made quite the editorial debut in the past year, with stylists and editors alike making good use of the designer's industrial-chic jewelry pieces. These are two of my favorites, a silver aligator skin cuff and two twisted-blade cuffs with diamond edging. Gimme now!

formspring.me

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The Sophisticated Girl

Right now I am loving the F/W Valentino shoe collection. It perfectly captures my little girl inside me and makes her appropriate for my new grownup world. I'll take all three please!

Ready to Burst

Nothing quite like stumbling upon an installation piece in Chelsea. David Byrne stuffed a giant inflatable globe underneath The High Line bridge at 25th Street and 10th Ave.

David Byrne, Tight Spot
The Pace Gallery 508 W 25th Street

Closes October 1.

Color Coded

Images via Rag & Bone

While bright colored skinnies are easily one of my favorite trends this season, I only recently discovered the line, Rag & Bone, and it has quickly become one of my favorites both on the runway and for its selection of denim and RTW.

Glitterati

Image via Mac Cosmetics

Style Maven

Taylor Tomasi-Hill, accessories director at Marie Claire, and one of my greatest role models. She's super chic and even more successful. Taylor started off her career as a fashion design student at Pratt before landing several magazine internships. Her last internship at W turned into a full time job where she was in charge of managing the magazine's fashion closet. From there, she was offered the position of accessories director at Teen Vogue. In August 2009, Taylor jumped ship from Conde Nast to Hearst where she currently serves as style and accessories director at Marie Claire.

Glitz & Glam

Images via Net-a-Porter

Crystal Embellished Glitter-Finish Brogues. $585.

Blowin' in the Wind

Lace & Leather

Our Mountain

Abbey Lee Kershaw skipped New York Fashion Week this year to go on tour with her "moody, retro-psychedelic" band, Our Mountain. The latest issue of Russh profiles Abbey and her band in the annual "Music Issue". The pictorial of Our Mountain, on the road definitely has its hippie-grunge charm. 

  

Images via Fashion Gone Rogue

Tattoo Me Beautiful

Images via Vogue China May 2011

Current Obsession: STONE_COLD_FOX

Images via Luv Aj

I have been itching to get my hands on the spring 2011 collection from STONE_COLD_FOX for a long time now. Naturally, I was beyond delighted when I learned Luv Aj  featured the line in their spring lookbook. SCF satisfies my vintage and feminine cravings without getting too kitschy, like many contemporary brands do in their attempts to re-create the 70's glam. SCF has perfected laid-back Cali girl meets Almost Famous. STONE_COLD_FOX is effortlessly nostalgic. Now I just have to wait for the collection to hit the stores!!

Chief Olsen

via olsen-files.com

Golden Glory

Image via Alexander McQueen

Icee Freeze

Glencoe, IL

 Counting down the days until spring FINALLY arrives.

Sweet Sixteen

via The Locals

Ida, 16, is stunning.